Ingredients
Scale
- Nonstick spray
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1/4–1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 10 tbsp melted butter
- 24 oz cream cheese (room temp)
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs (room temp)
- 1/2 cup + 2/3 cup dulce de leche
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3+ tbsp heavy cream
- Fleur de Sel
Instructions
Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly coat a 13x9x2-inch baking pan with nonstick spray. (Optional: Line with foil for easy lifting later!)
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until well combined.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of your prepared pan.
- Bake for 10 minutes, or until the crust is lightly golden. Let cool completely on a rack.
Filling:
- In a food processor or mixer, blend cream cheese and sugar until smooth, about 1 minute. Scrape down the sides as needed.
- Add the 1/2 cup dulce de leche and blend until fully incorporated.
- Add eggs, one at a time, blending just until mixed between each.
- Add vanilla and mix until just combined.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth into an even layer.
- Bake for 38–40 minutes, or until the center is just set and edges are slightly puffed. The center should feel slightly firm to the touch.
- Let cool completely on a rack.
Topping:
- In a microwave-safe bowl, mix 2/3 cup dulce de leche with 3 tablespoons heavy cream. Microwave in 10-second bursts, stirring in between, until pourable.
- Add more cream if needed to reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
- Pour over the cooled cheesecake and spread evenly.
- Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
To Serve:
- Cut cheesecake into 24 bars (4 long strips, then crosswise into 6).
- Sprinkle with fleur de sel just before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Chill Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 40 minutes